The altitude and size of the range affects the climate in Europe; in the mountains precipitation levels vary greatly and climatic conditions consist of distinct zones. Wildlife such as ibex live in the higher peaks to elevations of 3,400m (11,155ft), and plants such as Edelweiss grow in rocky areas in lower elevations as well as in higher elevations. Evidence of human habitation in the Alps goes back to the Paleolithic era.

The Alps (band)

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The Alps were an English band from Greenwich, London. They released five singles and one album so far, with the sixth single 'Obstacle Race' due for release January 2009. The Alps debut album 'Something I Mih Regret' released on 10 March 2008. The album was produced by Dave Allen (producer of The Cure's 'Disintegration', 'Wish', and 'Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me'). The Alps raised £21,000 from their fans and the SliceThePie website and were the first artist to release an album through SliceThePie.

The Alps own their own record label 'Elusive Music', are self managed and oversee most of their business internally.

The Alps have toured extensively in recent years with highlights including Reading Festival in 2005 and Italy 2006, Spain 2008.

The Alps (film)

The Alps is a 2007 American documentary film about the climbing of the north face of the Eiger in the Bernese Alps by John Harlin III, son of John Harlin who died on the same ascent 40 years earlier. It was shot in 70mm IMAX.